Altar Vases for March 7, 2010: One vase in memory of Lois and Billy
Sander given by the family. One vase in memory of Dorothy
Linderberg given by Betsy, Chip, Sean, Harris & Grace
Cappelmann.
Pastor’s Sermon Series for Lent: Listen to Jesus . . .
March 7 To His Call to Radical
Discipleship
March 14 To His Depiction of the Father’s Mercy
March 21 To His Willing Sacrifice and Humiliation
Please note the following changes:
The week-end Sexton will
work on Saturday from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM and on Sunday
from 7:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Tobacco Road will close on
Sunday at 1:45 PM.
The
partnership between Thrivent for Lutherans, the Lutheran
Congregations in the Low Country and Habitat for Humanity
have set out to build another home for a family in need of
adequate housing. You can help. Volunteers are needed
for each Saturday in March and April. Please contact Pastor
Dick Campbell to sign up and to receive contact
information.
The
Journey meets tonight in the Fellowship Room.
Part of the Lutheran Student Movement, this St. Matthew’s
ministry is for and with college and grad school aged young
adults. The gathering with Pastor Robert and Cheri starts
at 7:00 PM. Of course, there will be snacks!
Furman University Chamber Choir: Sunday, March 21, is the
325th
birthday of the great
Lutheran composer Johann Sebastian Bach. In honor of that
occasion, St. Matthew’s will be privileged to host the 25
voice Chamber Choir from Furman University in Greenville,
SC. The choir will sing at both services on that day under
the direction of Dr. William Thomas. Dr. Charles Thompkins,
professor of organ and nationally know concert artist, will
accompany the choir and play the liturgy and hymns.
Housing is needed for Saturday evening, March
20. If you are
willing to host two or more students in your home, please
call Sandy Yohman.
6th
Annual Golf Tournament to Benefit Respite Care
Ministries will be
held Monday, March 22 at The Club at Seabrook
IslandBrochures and more information is available by
calling Laura Stefanelli at 723-1611 Ext. 15 or
respitecare@comcast.net
Thanks & Celebrate! On Sunday, March
28, the Church
Council will host a reception to honor three employees who
have served the congregation Margaret Peck, Joe Reed and Al
Clement. This will be our opportunity to express
gratitude for their service among us. Any questions you
have about the reception should be addressed to Suzy
Stephens at 723-1611 Ext. 21.
The
Afternoon Tea at St. Matthew’s Boutique opens May
28, but it is not
too soon to plan your donations. Whether handmade,
purchased, or selected from your treasures, your gifts will
help The Boutique maintains its reputation (during its
limited run) as the finest shop on King Street! All
proceeds benefit the excellent programs of the Outreach
Learning Center. For more information please contact Nancy
Romness or Patsy Saunders.
We will need extra help Easter Sunday morning to carry all the
banners of the church year in procession. There are
eleven banners
to process and men and women are needed to help carry them
at
the beginning of each service. Please contact
Melanie Cappelmann
or Cathy Singletary to volunteer. Thank you.
At
the congregational meeting the following persons were
affirmed as the call committee to identify and recommend a person for
the associate pastor’s position: Lanie Alford, Melanie
Cappelmann, Robin Collins, Karen Giles (church council),
Steve Nichols, Lawrence Thompson, and Pastor Wallace.
If you know a person whom you would recommend please send
the name by note to Call Committee and then the church
address, or by email to Pr Wallace at rwallace@smlccharleston.org.
Also, please hold this team in your prayers that they
will be open to the Holy Spirit’s leading.
There will be an organizational meeting for the formation
of a new
WELCA circle at the
home of Joan Drews on Tuesday, March 9th, at 4 P.M. Anyone
interested in being a member of an afternoon circle should
plan to attend. Please contact Joan.
March Nursery Schedule for childcare:
Sundays 8:00AM – 12:30PM Worship & Faith Formation
Wednesdays in Lent, March 10, 17, 24, 6:00 – 9:15PM
(Lenten Worship at 6:30PM followed by choir rehearsals)
Holy
Week Nursery Schedule:
Wednesday,
March 31, 7:00 – 9:15PM
(No Worship, Choir rehearsal only
7:30PM)
Maundy Thursday,
April 1, 6:00 – 8:00PM (Worship 6:30PM)
Good Friday, April 2, 7:00 – 9:00PM (Worship 7:30PM)
Saturday, April 3, 9:00AM – 12:30PM (Altar Guild,
Rehearsals)
SPARK!
ACTIVATE FAITH FOR CHILDREN
Classes meet in the
Education Building – Sundays, 9:45AM
- ED Room 101
- ED Room 104
- ED Room 209
- ED Room 207
FAITH FORMATION FOR YOUTH
Classes Grades 5-8 meet
Sundays, 9:45AM
Outreach Learning Center
JUMP 56 – Grades
5-6 – OLC Room 201
According
to Plan Grades
7& 8 - OLC Room 202
Senior High Meets Sundays, 9:45AM in
the Youth Room on the third floor of the Education
Building
DISCIPLESHIP FOR ADULTS Sundays - 9:45AM
Book
of Hebrews: Where the Old Covenant Meets the New
taught
by Pastor Wallace – Auditorium
The
Sky is Falling!?! Leaders Lost in Transition
facilitated by Laura and Chris
Altman First Floor – Outreach
Learning Center
The
Mother’s Lounge is available to use anytime.
The Respite Care Library
next to the Fellowship Room in the Education Building has a
rocking chair and privacy screen. A changing table is
located at the back of the stage.
We
Care for Our Troops Prayer Wall is now located in the Education
Hallway by the Fellowship Room. Thanks to John Burbage for
updating this information as a tribute to those serving in
the military. Please contact one of our team leaders,
Sondra Pfaehler or John Burbage with additions and updates.
The ELCA World Hunger and Disaster Appeal is the emphasis
for Lenten devotions at home. The money from the coin boxes
will be sent to the
ELCA Disaster Appeal for
Haiti Earthquake Relief. Calendars and boxes are available in
the Education Hallway. Please return your Lenten offering
box on Easter morning.
ACOLYTE
PRACTICE – Sunday,
March 21, 10:30PM in the Sanctuary. Please contact Melanie
Cappelmann for additional information.
Mark your calendar for Vacation Bible
School
Baobab
Blast: God's Great Get-Together!
Sunday, June
13 - 9:45 - 10:45 All Church Opening Celebration
Monday, June 14 - Thursday, June 17 - 9:00AM - Noon
Thursday, June 17 - 6:00-8:00PM Dinner, Closing
Celebration, Ice Cream
St.
Matthew’s week at Lutheridge is June 20-26, 2010. We will help
organize transportation for children any children and youth
from St. Matthew’s. Early bird registration discount
deadline is March 15. Register at www.llmi.net
or call Lutheridge at
(828) 684-2361. Then contact Matt or Cindy to make
arrangements for transportation.
THE WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday, March 7 - Third Sunday in Lent
Little Red Wagon Sunday
8:30am Holy
Communion
9:45am Spark! for Children
9:45am Faith Formation for Youth
9:45am Discipleship for Adults
11:00am Holy Communion
5:00pm Youth Night
7:00pm The Journey
Monday,
March 8
9:30am
Food Pantry
10:00am Respite Care
3:00pm AS Kids
5:45pm St. Matthew’s Ringers
5:45pm GED Class
6:30pm Circle 1
6:30pm Circle 2
6:30pm Cemetery Committee
6:30pm ESL Class – OLC
Tuesday, March 9
8:30am
Men’s Work Crew
9:30am ESL Class
10:00am Staff Meeting
10:00am Women’s Bible Study
3:00pm AS Kids
6:15pm BELONG! Class
7:30pm Circle 8
Wednesday, March 10
Deadline to Order Lilies
9:30am Food
Pantry
9:30am ESL Class
12:10pm Lenten Holy Communion
12:30pm Outreach Board Meeting
4:45pm Alleluia Choir
5:30pm Youth Choir
5:45pm GED Class
6:30pm ESL Class
6:30pm Lenten Vespers
7:15pm Confirmation Class (Following Service)
7:30pm Gallery Choir
Thursday, March 11
9:30am
ESL Class
10:00am Respite Care
3:00pm AS Kids
Friday, March 12
10:00am
Respite Care
Saturday March 13
11:00am
Cinderella Project – Auditorium
11:00am Women’s AA
5:00pm Youth Event at Stingrays
Faith & Fun Night
Sunday,
March 14 – Fourth Sunday in Lent
8:30am
Holy Communion
9:45am Spark! for Children
9:45am Faith Formation for Youth
9:45am Discipleship for Adults
11:00am Holy Communion
7:00pm The Journey
Parish News is a
publication of
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
405 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403.
Please direct any questions or comments to
Debarah Harbuck, 843-723-1611 Ext. 16
The
Reverend Dr. Robert W. Wallace, Pastor
rwallace@smlccharleston.org
843-723-1611 Ext 12
For Pastoral Services after office hours,
you may contact the Pastor at 735-8846.
UPCOMING
Services
during Lent
Wednesdays: March 10, 17, & 24
12:10 PM – Holy Communion - Sanctuary
6:30 PM – Vespers - Sanctuary
Outreach Center Cinderella Project
March 13
and 20
11:00AM – 3:00PM, Auditorium
Respite
Care Annual Golf Tournament
March 22
The Club at Seabrook Island
Holy
Week Services
Palm
Sunday
8:30 AM –
Procession of Palms/Holy Communion
11:00 AM – Procession of Palms/Holy Communion
Maundy
Thursday
12:10 PM –
Solemn Eucharist
6:30 PM – Stripping of the Altar
Good
Friday
12:10 PM –
Adoration of the Cross
***7:30
PM – Tenebrae
*** Please note time
THOSE SERVING IN WORSHIP TODAY
The Reverend
Dr. Robert Wallace, Pastor
Mr. W. Douglas Ludlum, Organist/Director of Music
Welcome
Table 8:30 am
TBA
11:00 am Mandy
Geils
Prayer
Partners 8:30 am
Paul Bendt
11:00 am Carol
Koon
Cantors
8:30 am Paul
Bendt
11:00 am Mary
Moser
Lay
Readers 8:30 am
Sylvia Mitchum
11:00 am Jean
Ballentine
Oblation Bearers 8:30 am Joe & Fran
Fisher
11:00 am Dick
& Becky Campbell
Council Members 8:30 am
Wesley Kornahrens
Sarah Fitch
Andrea Summer
11:00 am Wayne Weart
Gene Brown
Acolytes
8:30 am AJ Sessions
Kendall Joyner
11:00 am Christopher Koch
Courtney Linkous